Wednesday, 25 February 2015

The Island

The Island
Acrylic on board
 
I painted this today for Eleanor - a dear and longstanding friend of my husband's family.
I painted it from a photo I took from the balcony of her house in Cervantes. Unfortunately, the photo reduced the stunning view of the ocean to a thin smear, so I cropped and enlarged the bit I wanted to paint.
 

 
 
 
                                                                                           
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20 comments:

  1. martinealison25 February 2015 at 02:47

    Bonjour chère amie,

    Je suis certaine que votre ami sera fier de recevoir une telle oeuvre.
    J'aime beaucoup l'harmonie de vos couleurs. Il règne une belle atmosphère.
    Joli travail.

    Gros bisous

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    1. Wendy Barrett7 March 2015 at 15:35

      Thanks so much for your kind comments Martine!

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  2. Unknown25 February 2015 at 10:37

    BEAUTIFUL Wendy! Eleanor will love it. What a nice gift. You did a great job. so nice to see you back painting again. enjoy that gorgeousness of summer.

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    1. Wendy Barrett7 March 2015 at 15:55

      Thanks Sally! I am very much making the most of summer this year - lots of lovely swims at the beach!

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  3. Debbie Nolan25 February 2015 at 10:52

    DEAR WENDY - SO BEAUTIFUL - GLAD YOU USED ARTISTIC LICENSE AND PAINTED THE WATER. I AM SURE YOUR FRIEND WILL LOVE IT!

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    1. Wendy Barrett7 March 2015 at 15:56

      Thanks so much Debbie. Yes, artistic license is a handy thing!

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  4. Catharina Engberg25 February 2015 at 13:09

    I´m sure your friend Eleanore was happy to recieve this painting. You did a great improvement from the photo. :)

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    1. Wendy Barrett7 March 2015 at 15:58

      Thanks Catharina - I appreciate your comments!

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  5. Joan Tavolott25 February 2015 at 13:59

    Beautiful!!! I am sure she will love it...great colors!

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  6. Jane26 February 2015 at 03:57

    You made the view so much more beautiful, love your stunning colors , Eleanor is a lucky gal !

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    1. Wendy Barrett7 March 2015 at 15:58

      You are very kind Jane - thanks so much for visiting!

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  7. Laura3 March 2015 at 08:12

    Hi Wendy. Really fabulous to see your acrylics again. Hopefully this means you are on your way to achieving that goal of yours. The Island looks great and I am sure your friends are delighted with it. I would be. Chat soon. Love Laura xx

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    1. Wendy Barrett7 March 2015 at 16:00

      Thanks so much Laura! Actually, that goal you speak of is on hold for now - still so much to do on the writing front before I can think of other long-winded projects.

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  8. Celia Blanco5 March 2015 at 13:45

    The colors are gorgeous Wendy! A beautiful view, your friend will be so happy!

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    1. Wendy Barrett7 March 2015 at 16:06

      Thanks Celia, I always appreciate your comments!

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  9. Linda6 March 2015 at 22:39

    Very beautiful.

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  10. Barbara Muir9 March 2015 at 21:50

    Gorgeous painting. I was so excited to see it. Dreaming of just such a scene, and here it was painted by you. Thank you.

    XOXOXOXO Barbara

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  11. Wendy Barrett10 March 2015 at 04:39

    Oh, you are too kind Barbara!! I'm glad my painting hit the right spot for you just when you needed it!

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